Airflow inferred from a sensible heat rate calculator
Airflow inferred from a sensible heat rate
Infer standard-air flow from independently measured sensible heat and temperature difference, without using a latent load.
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Enter the values you know and leave one box empty. Calculate finds the empty one, the result or any input.
Worked example
Given
- = 21,600 Btu/h
- = 10 °F
Given
- = 36,000 W
- = 12 K
Symbols and units
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| standard-air volume flow | cfm | |
| known sensible heat rate | Btu/h | |
| air temperature change | °F |
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| standard-air volume flow | L/s | |
| known sensible heat rate | W | |
| air temperature change | K |
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